mailman

noun

mail·​man ˈmāl-ˌman 

: a person who delivers mail

called also letter carrier, mail carrier, postman

Synonyms of mailman

• postman
• postmaster
• postie
• mail carrier

Examples of mailman in a Sentence

the mailman usually leaves packages outside the mailbox

Recent Examples on the Web

The mail was delivered, but the mailman didn’t take the food. — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026

Just as Xavier realizes Gary is not to be trusted, the mailman sets off the bomb. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026

The mailman already knows your name, so leave the curb-appeal-building moves to smart paint picks and pretty planters instead. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 24 June 2026

After that, my father consulted with our mailman, who went to his truck and returned with a large cannister of mace. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mailman

• afghan
• bedpan
• began
• caveman
• chapin
• cyan
• deadpan
• dextran
• divan
• doorman
• fishman
• flagman

Kids Definition

mailman

noun

mail·​man ˈmā(ə)l-ˌman 

: letter carrier